Example sentences of "that the [noun sg] is [prep] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But at the same time I should like to show that the speaking is by no means straightforward speech . |
| 2 | The high level of usage of temporary workers in public administration , where union density is high and formal systems of negotiation and consultation firmly established , already suggests that the relationship is by no means as straightforward as the initial proposition implies , and this applies also to private sector establishments . |
| 3 | He told him of his experience and was interested to know that the phenomenon is by no means unknown and the other went on to relate another incident involving footsteps that he heard outside the office , but when he opened the door to investigate no one was there . |
| 4 | It seems clear , at least to us , that the state is by no means fully independent of , and impartial between , all groups and classes in society . |
| 5 | A tip , incidentally , that reminds us that the whodunit is by no means only a puzzle for the reader to solve before the author lets out the answer , but also and always a story . |
| 6 | There are very many more species , but I believe enough have been indicated to let you see that the rose is by no means restricted to the Hybrid Tea — there are many other kinds to provide variation and interest . |
| 7 | It is understood that the ANLT is by no means complete ( no rule-based grammars are ) and therefore no complaint can reasonably be made when a sentence such as ( 3 ) fails to produce a parse . |
| 8 | Mr for the plaintiff argues for a figure of a hundred and thirty thousand pounds whereas Mr for the defendant submits that the claim is worth between a hundred and fifteen and a hundred and twenty thousand . |
| 9 | We feel that the prospect is for for worsening conditions , particularly in view of the level of traffic growth predicted . |